Our client, a leading organisation in the UAE is looking for a Head of Legal and Contracts to join their growing team in Dubai.

As Head of Legal and Contracts, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing commercial contracts inclusive of, but not limited to, analysis of prospective contracts, drafting sub contracts, providing contractual advice and direction to senior managers, negotiating contractual terms and conditions on behalf of the company, ensuring that line and project managers fully understand the terms of the contracts, upon which they have to deliver, and overseeing the contract filing system. You are expected to manage all legal processes, litigations and business transactions which include managing of overseas legal representatives, and analysing and identifying legal risks for starting up business in new regions/countries among others. Hence, this role will also involve travel to operational locations and/or other areas of Africa. You will also heavily deal with client and internal contracts, and assist/advise bid preparation teams in respect of contractual obligations and risks.